James Porter

Tapino Wine Bar

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Chef/Owner James Porter opened Tapino Kitchen & Wine Bar in the summer of 2004. After close to four years of rave reviews for his tapas style small plates and wine list, Chef Porter continues to challenge himself and his guests to share his love of food without pretension or apprehension.

Porter is committed to using only the freshest ingredients such as farm fresh produce, line caught and sustainable seafood, prime meats and farmstead cheeses. He believes that multi-national traditions can be applied to all styles of cuisine, and proves it with the more than three dozen globally inspired dishes on his menu. Porter strongly believes supporting local independent restaurants is the key to helping the Valley are reach our full potential as a \"gastro-metropolis.\"

Chef Porter received his formal training from the Scottsdale Culinary Institute in 1992, and has continually added to his resume by working at an impressive list of kitchens across the country, including an apprenticeship at the prestigious Greenbrier Resort, and worked under Irish born Master Chef Peter Timmons.